Culinary Arts- Taking culinary classes to keep up skills that I teach in school
Quilting- artistic expression
Sewing- Making projects/teaching students sewing skills
Karen Sprott
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom management, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Consumer Sciences Teacher
Helena School District #1
08.2004 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Teaching Life Skills -communication, finance, relationships, culinary and consumer issues.
Big Lots Associate
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Cashier-greeted consumers, check out customers, give appropriate change, bag items
- Unloaded Weekly trucks and stock merchandise
- Merchandises all stock , set up displays, inventory and reduced prices as needed, Organized store per section/department
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences/Health And Human Deve
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT05-2004
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Problem-solving skills
- Curriculum development
- Multitasking
- Self Starter
- Collaborative team member
Accomplishments
New Teacher of the Year- Family and Consumer Sciences
2004
MAFCS Leadership Award- Family and Consumer Sciences-2024
Interests
Family Consumer Sciences Leadership Award
Organized the Annual Conference for MAFCS Teacher 2021 and 2022
President of Montana Affiliate of Family and Consumer Sciences
Timeline
Big Lots Associate
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2022
Family Consumer Sciences Teacher
Helena School District #1
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences/Health And Human Deve
Montana State University
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